The practical exam will cover
(but is not limited to) the following subjects
and is "open book." AGS can provide
all the forms, books, etc or you can provide
your own.
PHASE
I: Assignment of a simulated dispatch
exercise.
You will act as the dispatcher, providing all
the necessary information to "launch"
your simulated flight. The examiner will serve
in the capacity of a pilot-in-command, asking
questions, as necessary, to assure that you
understand Dispatcher responsibilities, and test
you on your specific computations for this
simulated flight. You will plan this flight
between specific points of departure and
destination and plan for the alternates, as
required by weather criteria and the operating
certificate. Aircraft type, payload and
configuration will be determined prior to the
examination.
The flight requires a complete set of weather
data. We can provide synthetic or computer-generated real-time weather for your
exercise, if you wish.
Generally, plan on a full passenger
complement and baggage to match the passenger
load to the maximum allowed, without exceeding
any aircraft or operating limitations.
Basically, you're to consider the most efficient
method of getting from point "A" to
point "B", planning the least amount
of fuel (consistent with the weather) while
maintaining a constant vigil against breaking
any of the established procedures or
regulations.
You will be expected to complete a domestic flight
plan form, weight and balance (graph, computer
generated, or long-hand), and appropriate
aircraft performance data, etc. Route planning
and flight navigation may be referenced from any
recognized source (Jeppesen or NACO). We can
provide charts for the entire flight, including
all the SIDS, STARS, High and Low Altitude
charts, and Approach charts for all applicable
stations or you can bring in your own.
Your company forms are OK, but be prepared to
explain all symbols and abbreviations on that
form.
Operations
Specifications: If you elect to use
your Air Carrier's Operations Specs., great. The
manual need not be up-to-date, and may be from a
Carrier that no longer is in existence, as long
as you provide a complete set of these
Specifications for referral.
Aircraft
Operating Manual: You will be
responsible for providing the particular
aircraft manual for the aircraft type of your
choice. All computations of fuel burn, weight
and balance and any limitations will be
referenced from this manual. The examiner will
work with your manual during the exam.
Other
Items: Bring a pocket calculator, aircraft
performance manual, table top charts and other
library items of reference (AIM, FARs, etc.). In essence, you will
bring an entire dispatch office to the test site. If not using the
AGS B737 material, you will brief the PIC on
the flight plan; the weather; and aircraft.
PHASE
II: The oral test involves areas not thoroughly
discussed during Phase I. It is Open Book.
AIRCRAFT:
You will be asked payload capacities, exits, emergency
equipment; systems including communications and
navigation equipment; crew/passenger oxygen and
applicable use; limitations (any and all in the
operating manual); performance charts,
distances, cruising techniques,
endurance with engine failure enroute, fuel and
oil consumption rates; clearways, stopways,
take-off distances and speeds. If runway
tabulated data is available, you may use it.
ALTIMETERS
AND AIRSPEED INDICATIONS: Know types
of altimeter-setting terms "QNH, QFE, QNE";
atmospheric changes, various altitudes and
airspeed definitions; flight level "rules
of the road".
WEATHER
ANALYSIS: Your weather
"package" should include the
following: METARS; TAF; Area Forecasts (FA);
Winds Aloft (FD); Weather Depiction Charts;
Surface Weather Maps; Radar Summary Charts;
Significant Weather Prognostic Charts; Constant
Pressure Charts; Freezing Level Charts; Inflight
Advisories (Sigmets, Airmets, etc.); NOTAM
System, including Class II NOTAMS; ATC Delays;
PIREPs and RAREPs. Obviously, you must be able
to interpret each of the above and be able to
field questions on any of the symbology on the
charts.
AERONAUTICAL
INFORMATION MANUAL: Know all types of
navigation aids; Airport Air Navigation Lighting
and Marking Aids; Airpace restrictions and
definitions of all Controlled Airspace;
Departures, Enroute, Arrival and Instrument
Approach Procedures; and Classification of
Special Use Airspace. An intimate knowledge of
this manual is virtually essential.
DISPATCH
AND ASSISTANCE: Know routes; types of
airports authorized; takeoff and landing
minimums; responsibilities between Dispatcher
and Pilot; authority to delegate responsibility;
enroute unsafe conditions and expected actions;
and reports/paperwork.
EMERGENCY
PROCEDURES: Know who can declare an emergency; reports
made; actions expected during certain emergencies; missing aircraft;
search and rescue scenarios; emergency phases; transponder codes and
hijacking procedures.
PRACTICAL
EXAM QUESTIONS: A typical exam
scenario is available upon request. E-mail your
postal address and we will airmail a free
practice oral exam to you to assist you in
preparing for your checkride, even if you don't
take it with us.
FEES:
The FAA Examiner Fee is $300.00
Call: 800.824.4170
Fax: 859.371.3643
Airline Ground Schools
73 Cavalier Blvd. #216
Florence, KY 41042.
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